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23 Apr•3 min read
Youth group calls for immediate Constitution Reform Implementation Committee
Summary
A youth group is pushing for constitutional reform - what changes do they want to see made immediately?
A youth group is advocating for immediate action on constitutional reforms. They are calling for a committee to be established - but what changes are they hoping to see?
2 Apr•2 min read
YEA says no such programme exists, denies GH¢9m turkey berries production claim
Summary
The YEA is responding to claims of a multi-million cedi investment - but is there more to the story?
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is addressing reports about a supposed GH¢9 million turkey berries production programme. The agency is keen to set the record straight - but what could be the implications of these allegations?
12 Jul•4 min read
Feature: The Tribunals Bill, 2026: Constitutional Revival Or Return To The Past? A Judicial Perspective
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The Tribunals Bill, 2026, is stirring a national debate, with some seeing it as a vital reform and others fearing a return to a controversial past.
Ghana's Parliament is currently debating the Tribunals Bill, 2026, sparking national discussion among MPs, lawyers, academics, and civil society.
20 Apr•3 min read
Gbintiri residents boycott market revenue payment over accountability; alleged 24-hour economy exclusion
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Why are Gbintiri residents refusing to pay market tolls-and what does it have to do with a 14-day ultimatum?
Gbintiri residents and traditional leaders are boycotting market revenue payments-citing neglect and exclusion from the 24-hour economy initiative. The community demands fiscal transparency and reinvestment-or face a permanent breakdown in cooperation.
18 Jul•5 min read
NAIMOS Dismantles Armed Galamsey Site at Ahwiren Headwaters
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NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining opera
NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining operation polluting the Subin
1 Jul•3 min read
Asenso-Boakye worried over delays in key flood control projects
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Why are crucial flood control projects, initiated by the previous administration, facing significant delays, and what does this mean for Ghana's
Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on Parliament's Select Committee on Local Government and Decentralisation, has voiced concerns regarding
3 Jul•4 min read
You can't trade lives for fiscal discipline - Oppong Nkrumah blasts government over flood deaths
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The government's explanation for withholding spending to stabilize the economy has been deemed unacceptable in the wake of recent flood-related
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has criticized the Mahama administration's handling of
5 Aug•4 min read
2 cedis diesel relief not generosity - Minority
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The opposition challenges the government's portrayal of a recent diesel price reduction, suggesting it falls short of genuine relief for Ghanaians.
Ghana's opposition New Patriotic Party has criticized the government's recent two-cedi diesel relief, arguing it is merely a temporary measure. They
9 Aug•3 min read
Clause 81 of Cocoa Board Bill infringes on farmers' property rights - NPP
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The NPP is raising alarms about a new bill that could drastically change how cocoa farmers use their land.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has voiced concerns regarding the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, specifically Clause 81, which they argue infringes on
5 Aug•2 min read
'Compassion without fiscal discipline is not sustainable' - Minority questions funding for GH¢2 diesel relief
Summary
The Minority in Parliament is raising concerns about the government's recent diesel price reduction-find out why.
The Minority in Parliament has questioned the government's decision to reduce diesel prices by GH¢2 per litre. They are seeking clarity on the
4 Aug•3 min read
Minority calls for urgent completion of Accra-Kumasi Highway after fatal Birimso Bridge accident
Summary
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a strong appeal regarding the Accra-Kumasi Highway-what prompted their urgent demand?
Ghana's Minority Caucus is urging the government to prioritize the completion of the Accra-Kumasi Highway following a recent incident. This call
28 Jul•2 min read
Gender Ministry rallies transport workers to champion gender equality, end child marriage
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Discover how a new initiative is empowering transport workers to become champions for gender equality and the protection of women's rights.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has engaged transport workers in a dialogue on gender equality and ending child
26 May•4 min read
The case for appointing a substantive Defence Minister; President Mahama must see the urgency
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Why does Ghana's Defence Ministry need a substantive minister now-despite recent successes?
Ghana's Ministry of Defence, crucial for national security, currently operates without a substantive minister. Increased budgetary allocations and operational successes highlight the Ministry's importance-but questions remain about long-term leadership.
16 Mar•4 min read
Charging GH¢200 from 500,000 security applicants exploits vulnerable youth - Manhyia South MP
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A recruitment drive sees hundreds of thousands apply - but is the government taking advantage of the vulnerable?
Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, addresses concerns over the recent security services recruitment exercise. The sheer volume of applicants highlights a deeper issue - and a potentially exploitative situation.
30 Jul•4 min read
Defective charge sheet secured my client's freedom - Sedina Tamakloe's lawyer explains appeal victory
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Discover the pivotal legal argument that led to the overturning of Sedina Tamakloe Attionu's conviction and sentence.
The lawyer for former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu has explained the grounds for her recent appeal victory. The legal team's strategy focused
30 Jun•6 min read
Breaking the Cycle: Why Ghana Must Stop Blaming History and Start Changing Habits
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Professor Douglas Boateng challenges the narrative of historical victimhood, urging citizens to embrace civic responsibi
Professor Douglas Boateng challenges the narrative of historical victimhood, urging citizens to embrace civic responsibility for sustainable
27 May•2 min read
Ambassador Samuel Ben Owusu urges gov't to create sustainable livelihood fund to tackle galamsey
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A new fund is being proposed to tackle galamsey - but how would it work and who would benefit?
Ambassador Samuel Ben Owusu has called on the government to establish a Sustainable Revenue and Support Fund. The aim is to provide alternative livelihoods for Ghanaian youth and miners - but what impact could this have?